SPOTLIGHT#2 LOVE, LIVE, LAUGH, LEARN, AND LEAVE A LEGACY The two women that made a huge difference in my life were Mama Ruthie and Granny Edith. They taught me the following: Psalm 34: 8 Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Blessed is he who takes refuge in Him. So many people just go through the motions of everyday life. Many people never truly live. In my youth, I lived on a 15 acre, country abode, north of Montgomery, near what is now King’s Island. In the 50’s-60’s, long before technology, families got together…

“See Ya when the Trumpet Sounds, Sweetie.” Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. I am a people lover. Anytime God gives me an opportunity to connect in a fun-loving way, I go for it. My husband recently had a knee replacement. As I was biding my time in the surgery waiting room, I went to get a magazine. Approaching the table, there was an Afro-American Family laughing and carrying on…

SPOTLIGHT #1- My Dear Sweet Granny and Mother taught my sister and I some valuable Lessons. These are the values they lived by: Love, Live, Laugh, Learn, and Leave a Legacy. Here is the first spotlight in this series. WHAT IS LOVE? -Valentines Day Remembering Granny Laible Throughout the ages, love has been the one and only thing that humans cannot live without. Valentines Day was over the top, as usual. My man gave me a card, and we went out to lunch. However, you want to know what my favorite time is to spend with him? After dinner, the…

Be Still and Know That He Is God Luke 10:41-42 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered. “You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken from her.” A stay- at- home mom raised me. Back in the 50-60’s era, that was the norm. Presently, most moms work out of necessity. However, we take pride in our education and careers. I was at home raising 2 boys for 5 years. I really felt the need and push, to reinvent myself. I…

Book: Brian Houston of Hillsong Ministries. 2Cor 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. There are times in our lives when God literally hits you over the head and exclaims, “Hello Little One…that was Me!” There’s often times when I’ll meet someone, and out of nowhere, we’ll have this in depth conversation of faith. We’ll look at each before bidding adieu and exclaim, ”That was a Divine Appointment!” If you’ve read the…

Spolight 4 Learn PS 78:1-4 O my people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old-what we have heard and known, what our fathers have taught us. We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His powers and wonders He has done. Proverbs 8:10 (Speaking about wisdom) Choose instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. There are many ways to learn. College is not…

1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. I am a Catholic; however, I worship with my non-Catholic friends, as well. My mother Ruthie, taught me that my Jesus has no denomination. Praying the Rosary is very prominent in my heritage. In 1918,at 2 years of age, my mother lay in a coma, due to meningitis. The doctor told my Granny Edith, to prepare to call the undertaker. In faith, Granny prayed…

His Grace is sufficient. Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of The Lord (knowledge) is the key to this treasure. Do you ever wish that you could go back and correct the immature mistakes from your teen/college years? After 12 years of nuns, I broke loose a bit. Although I didn’t believe in everything that was shoved down my throat, my faith and deep belief in Christ, was very strong. I dated some real weirdos; guys that were handsome on the outside…

Ps.46:10 Be still and know that I AM GOD. I will be exalted in this earth. Ps.56 3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God whose word I trust, I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?………Ya Think? I built my possible situation into a huge mountain. My husband was facing a joint replacement, which is not that big of a deal in this day and age. I was facing another event that made me totally apprehensive. My brain was in a funk. I…

For God so loved the world. Genesis 1: 26 Then God said, ”Let us make man in our own (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) image and likeness. Let them rule over all creatures, the fish in the sea, and the birds in the air. So God created man in His own image. He created them male and female.” My youngest son has a great deal of spiritual depth. We had a conversation recently about the following: Our minds cannot fully grasp the glory of God, and the creation of the universe. Somewhere, there is a possibility of: * Other galaxies * Creatures unlike…

Then we are heirs-heirs of God. Romans 8:17 Heirs-one who inherits or is entitled to inherit property So, currently you cannot turn on the news, go to Google, or almost any social media, without seeing or hearing something about the royals and the upcoming wedding or the impending birth of the new prince or princess due this spring. We all know something about this royal family; a queen, her husband, the prince who is the ‘first in line’ for the throne, grandsons, great-grandchildren, more greats to come. so on and so forth. We hear…

Deut. 28:1-2 If you fully obey The Lord your God, and follow all of His commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. All these blessings will come upon you, and accompany you, if you obey The Lord your God. MY GOD HAS SUCH A SENSE OF HUMOR! If anyone told me a few years ago, that I would be building a Devotional Blog entitled ”Entrusted Wisdom,” I would have laughed in their face. When a General gives you a command, the only answer you can…